Crime Rate in North Walsham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Walsham East

The total recorded crimes in North Walsham East, North Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Walsham East crime rate of 2.85 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around North Walsham East, encompassing approximately 8,419 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
North Walsham East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Patch Meadow with total crimes: 3
  • Pound Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is North Walsham East?

To understand the safety of North Walsham East, we need to analyze North Walsham East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, North Walsham East reported a higher crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 439 crimes compared to 203. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North Walsham East witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Walsham East experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 470 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North Walsham East witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, North Walsham East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

North Walsham East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the North Walsham East has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 2.85 ranking 7th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total North Walsham East crimes were 439. The crime rate of North Walsham East in 2024 was 52.14 (year) or 4.35 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Walsham East were around 470 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.82 (year) or 4.65 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Norfolk)CrimesRank (North Norfolk)CrimesRank (North Norfolk)
Cromer Town24 6537 1534 1
Beeston Regis & The Runtons78 1437 4417 4
North Walsham West24 8443 2421 3
Stalham43 2342 5406 5
Lancaster South32 3315 6323 6
Holt29 4308 7269 9
Stody27 5279 10207 12
Walsingham17 12299 8287 7
Bacton11 17286 9283 8
Lancaster North22 9234 12172 14
Hoveton & Tunstead15 14206 13227 10
Mundesley20 10187 15159 17
Gresham18 11261 11213 11
Sheringham South16 13200 14183 13
Trunch9 19153 17166 15
Coastal15 15130 20134 18
Wells with Holkham12 16160 16160 16
Suffield Park6 22152 18107 22
Sheringham North11 18149 19128 19
Briston5 23108 22119 20
Erpingham7 2067 2952 29
The Raynhams6 21118 21111 21
Priory3 2999 2496 23
Poppyland5 24100 2358 28
Roughton5 2587 2796 24
Hickling3 2898 2692 25
Happisburgh5 2698 2583 26
Worstead1 3278 2864 27
St Benet's4 2748 3048 30
Stibbard2 3042 3143 31
North Walsham Market Cross2 3127 3225 32

North Walsham East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Robbery incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202520
January 202513
December 202411
November 202413
October 202412
September 202415
August 20249
July 202414
June 202428
May 202417
April 202424

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 202410
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations North Walsham East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the North Walsham East postcode area is presented below.

1. Patch Meadow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Pound Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rosewood (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Plantation Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Willow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gooch Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Mundesley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hannant Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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